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AU04 AUK

2004 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,331 mi
Last recorded133,331 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AUK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,331 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to calipper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2021 133,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FROINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL GREASED AND CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged BOTH FRONT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 127,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge meets min legal requirement only on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 116,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Tyres both worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,191 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 99,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 99,446 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,595 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 83,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 74,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 74,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,945 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,434 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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AU04 AUK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,325 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 AUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 AUK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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